To ensure a successful transition to the university, transfer students are required to complete a variety of steps to prepare to attend UW Tacoma. The in-person orientation session is optional for transfer students.

Follow the checklist below to ensure you get started on the right foot!

  1. Immunity Verification

  2. Placement Tests

  3. Submit Transcripts

  4. Advising & Registration

  5. In-Person Orientation

  6. Online Orientation

Don't forget to consider some of our optional orientation experiences, as well! These will help to further prepare you to be successful at UW Tacoma!

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Multi-Factor Authentication

The UW requires 2FA for your UW NetID account. You’ll need Duo for 2FA, then you’ll enable 2FA for your UW NetID to access UW online systems, such as Canvas, Zoom, MyUW and others.

Enable 2FA

Required Steps to COMPLETE

Immunity Verification

You are required to show that you have been vaccinated against or are otherwise immune to measles, mumps and meningococcal meningitis. The deadline is the first day of the quarter. Submit documentation and learn more here.

Placement Tests

Many students need to take a Math Directed Self Placement and all  Admitted Freshmen will receive information about completing the self-directed writing placement reflection. If you plan on taking any Spanish language courses at UW Tacoma, there is also a Spanish Placement.

Submit Transcripts

Be sure to submit your required final transcripts! Visit our page on how to submit transcripts.

Advising & Registration

Transfer students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss class options and registering. Let's connect you to the right person!

In-Person Orientation

Transfer Students are not required to attend in-person orientation; however, we highly encourage you to attend so you will be able to meet your fellow new husky classmates as well as receive all of the benefits we offer at our annual in-person orientation. We hope to see you there!

Secure your spot for Orientation on December 17 by clicking the button below to register:

Orientation Registration

Please contact uwtnsp@uw.edu if you have a hardship and need to request an exemption.

Online Orientation Modules

Online Orientation is a requirement for all admitted students to complete. There are important must do elements included such as submitting your Husky ID card photo and completing the Husky Prevention and Response Course. You will also discover academic and social support resources. Once the photo is submitted, the Husky ID cards will be given in multiple ways:

  • On campus during your selected orientation date
  • Pick up in Enrollment Services in Mattress Factory (MAT) 251 (During Orientation or after the quarter begins). Contact reguwt@uw.edu if you have questions about the Husky ID. 

Access the Online Orientation here

Optional Experiences

Family Orientation

Orientation isn’t just for students— family members play a crucial role in the success of college students. We invite you to participate in a Family Orientation program, designed to help you become familiar with resources and guide you through your student’s transition process. The Family Orientation experience takes place during the student orientation and will allow you to: gain more of a feel for the campus community, learn about campus resources, and connect with staff, faculty and current students to learn what it means to be a Husky.
 

Pack Advisors

New students are assigned to one of four packs (Purple, Gold, Black or Gray). Your pack will help you get to know other students, participate in activities and be provided with helpful resources. Learn more about and engage with the Pack Advisors!